New services are helping to enhance the tourism experience for visitors to Hanoi’s historic Temple of Literature.
A 3D mapping film titled “Historical Books in Stone” has recently premiered at the Temple of Literature, a famous historical site in Hanoi, offering audiences a unique and immersive perspective on the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Le Xuan Kieu, Director of the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities at the Temple of Literature, explained that the 3D mapping film was created to deepen the understanding of the cultural and historical significance of the Temple of Literature, a unique national landmark.
“We have been exploring innovative ways to highlight the Temple of Literature’s value through new tourist experiences. Our approach to heritage research, presentation and promotion always integrates technology in a creative and respectful manner to ensure the preservation of the site,” Kieu remarked.
The show tells the story of a tortoise on a quest to uncover the values hidden within the 82 doctorate steles, each telling the tale of exams and laureates. Hoping to succeed, the tortoise seeks guidance from a teacher, who gives him a book. However, a storm blows the book away, and as the tortoise gathers the scattered pages, he discovers that their contents mirror the engravings on the steles. Just as he begins to celebrate, a mysterious light transforms the book into a rough stone.
Confused, the tortoise watches as the woodpeckers peck at the stone, their chaotic tapping gradually becoming rhythmic. Each woodpecker transforms into a stone-carving hand, creating a complete stele. The tortoise joyfully embraces it, and other turtles follow suit, turning into stones.
The story encourages visitors to the Temple of Literature to explore the Thang Long Doctoral Stelae, stone history books that honor Vietnam’s rich tradition of learning, Kieu explained.
He also announced that the 3D mapping film “Historical Books in Stone” will soon be widely available for visitors to the Temple of Literature.
By Jenna Duong
